Wonder

 Wonder


I used to think imagining what life really could be was bad. I thought it was detrimental to dream about a place you could be rather than appreciating where you are. Not to say you shouldn’t live in the present, but dreaming is something we are blessed to be capable of. My mindset has changed on wonder. ‘Grass is always greener on the other side’ I would tell myself sarcastically, but what if it really is? What if there is something out there that I am not experiencing because I have been telling myself it is not okay to wonder? 


Divulging into the mind will take you places you have never been. It’ll bring you thoughts you have never realized. I explored my own mind and it led me to where I am. I realized I was stuck in a place I didn’t want to be. I broke free from the chains that held me back, but I feel like there is more to break from. I wondered what it would be like if I made the decisions to get where I am today, and I’m happy I wondered. It worked out. Now, what if I continue to follow my dreams? What’s the worst that can happen?


So many people stand in our way and try to shut down our dreams. These people settle into norms and are content with the life that is mapped out for them. They can live like that if they desire, but for me, there is so much more. I believe in determinism. Others believe in fatalism. As one who believes I have choice, I will continue to follow my dreams and pursue what I want.


Wondering what life could be like if you pursued the ‘what ifs’ will never be bad. Wonder simply puts your life in perspective. When you think about how things would change if you changed, you are being aware of your own life. Be in tune with your world and wonder what you can do to make it better. It is cliché to say ‘follow your dreams’ but I encourage you to do just that. Never quit wondering. Stay focused on your dreams and always wonder how you can keep making life better. 


~Thank you for reading. My goal is to help teach others ways to better themselves while doing the same for myself. This is The Exploration.~


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